Session of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha By Isabel OrtizDOHA, Nov 12 2025 (IPS) Qatar hosted the Second World Summit for Social Development from 4–6 November. According to the United Nations, more than 40 Heads of State and Government, 230 ministers and senior officials, and nearly […]
Read MoreOn 23 October 2025, the Council of the European Union announced the 19th EU package of sanctions against Russia, reflecting the continued commitment of the European Union to respond to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to increase economic and political pressure on Russia and its economy. These latest measures […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, in the sale of a controlling stake in Ketjen Corporation’s refining catalyst solutions business (Ketjen) to KPS Capital Partners, LP, a New York City-based global private […]
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The Road to Belém is laid with layers of ambitious actions and outcomes including a plan to mobilize at least USD 1.3 trillion annually in climate finance for developing countries by 2035.
Read MoreAustralian Update Australia Announces Commitment to a Minimum 62% Cut in Emissions by 2035 On 18 September 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia’s commitment to a 62%–70% reduction in emissions by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. This target marks a substantial increase from the previous goal of a 43% […]
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Family agriculture and land defenders in Colombia. Credit: Both Nomads/Forus By Bibbi Abruzzini and Lucia Torres (Forus) and Jake Wieczorek (Hivos)BELÉM, Brazil, Nov 10 2025 (IPS) As the world prepares for the next COP30 summit, a quieter battle is raging in courtrooms. Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are the […]
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Brazil’s Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Sonia Guajajara, attends a meeting during the UN Climate Change Conference COP 30. Credit: Hermes Caruzo/COP30 By Umar Manzoor ShahSRINAGAR, India & BELÉM, Brazil, Nov 8 2025 (IPS) A report by the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC) and Earth Insight paints a stark picture […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has advised Strand Hanson Limited (as nominated adviser) and Allenby Capital Limited and Oberon Investments Limited (as joint brokers) on an oversubscribed placing, offer for subscription, and retail offer by Gelion plc, a global energy storage company. The fundraising, which raised approximately £10.5 million in […]
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Zohran Mamdani at the Resist Fascism Rally held in New York, October 2024. Credit: Bingjiefu He | Wikimedia Commons By Naureen HossainNEW YORK, Nov 7 2025 (IPS) The New York City mayoral elections captured the world’s attention with an excitement normally reserved for the United States presidential elections. It all […]
Read MoreCultural Survival Is Headed to COP30! Country Global agnes Thu, 11/06/2025 – 22:05 Issues Human Rights Languages and Cultures Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image Indigenous Rights Are a Climate Solution! From November 10 to November 21, 2025, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as […]
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